2018 NFL draft projections for Heisman Trophy finalists

2018 NFL draft projections for Heisman Trophy finalists

Sunday night, another talented student-athlete will enter college football immortality, etching their name on the hallowed list of Heisman Trophy winners.

But while taking home the sport’s most prestigious individual honor is impressive, it rarely ensures a high draft slot or pro success for the winner.

Where will this year’s finalists land in the 2018 NFL draft?

Baker Mayfield | QB | Oklahoma

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Despite making his third appearance at the Heisman ceremony, detractors will understandable point to Mayfield’s lack of ideal size as reason for him to fall out of the first round, but I expect a handful of NFL teams to fall in love with Mayfield’s competitiveness, leadership, and ability to make plays both from the pocket, and when things break down.

From a production standpoint, Mayfield has been one of the nation’s most consistent performers at his position over the last three seasons, averaging 4,000 passing yards, nearly 40 touchdown passes and single-digit interceptions per year over that stretch.

Much ado has been made about Mayfield’s sideline antics, with his fiery attitude getting the better of him, but I wouldn’t be shocked if many NFL decision-makers see that as a plus in his evaluation. He may not have any elite traits as a passer, but he’s a fairly complete passer who has the intangibles to make a team pull the trigger on Day 1.

Current draft projection: 1st Round

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